1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS 396
Description
As a dominant force in the automotive industry in the early 1960s with an impressive 50% US market share controlled by General Motors, Chevrolet would follow suit when Ford would introduce a new category of “intermediate” cars in 1962 with their Fairlane. Offering an attractive footprint that was more substantial than the nearly half-size smaller “large compact” GM offerings which were released the year prior, by 1964 GM was offering a direct competitor with their all-new Chevelle and upscale, Malibu offered on a new perimeter frame to stake their claim in the newly established “intermediate” market. Available in a variety of body styles from a two-door Sport Coupe or even a spacious four-door station wagon which could all be ordered in a vast selection of trim levels, one of which, identified as RPO code L35 on the build sheet would grant customers a glorious 396 cubic inch big-block V8. This powerplant would implement cast-iron oval-port cylinder heads along with a hydraulic camshaft and a Rochester four-barrel carburetor to produce 325 horsepower and a whopping 410 lb-ft of torque.
Highlights
Stunning garage kept example finished in a striking red exterior which benefits from single-family ownership for over 20 years
A well-maintained example that the current owner will proudly report to “start-up and run great”
Following an engine bay fire, this vehicle was completely repaired in 2019 through Hagerty insurance with a supporting history file containing detailed invoices of work performed
Represented as an original matching Super Sport 396 Chevelle as per the seller
Powered by a 396 cubic-inch V8 verified by the seller as numbers matching per the corresponding engine stampings included in listing images
During repair work in April 2015, the body was removed from the frame during the installation of all new fuel lines in addition to rebuilding the carburetor, a new Magnaflow exhaust system, and other work totaling $13,610
Repair work performed in August of 2019 entailed servicing the vehicles braking system including the master cylinder, new tires, engine electrical works, and other work totaling $18,868
Offered with 14,817 miles at the time of cataloging, true mileage is unknown
Features
Weld Racing Forged Draglite 90-Series Wheels with Mickey Thompson Sportsman tires
Three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 automatic transmission
Power front disc brakes with self-adjusting rear drums
MSD digital 6AL ignition
Full-perimeter frame with front and rear cross members
GM independent coil-sprung suspension
Heavy-duty tubular direct-acting hydraulic shocks
Aluminum radiator
Upgraded tachometer
12-Bolt rear end
Sport-Comp tachometer
Auto-Gauge under the dash unit measuring water temp, voltage, and oil pressure
New fuel tank
Included
Factory Assembly Instruction Manual
Spare tire
Known Flaws
Small stone chip is noted above the passenger-side headlight
Paint chip is pictured on the lower section of the passenger door
Ownership History
This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle is believed to have been originally finished in Dover White per the vehicle's trim tag and has remained in the family of the current owner for the past 20 years. Benefitting from climate-controlled storage in the owner’s dedicated car storage building, this Chevelle has been well maintained and cared for in Southern Florida under its current owners.
